Question
Mathematics Question on coordinates of a point in space
Let P(a1,b1) and Q(a2,b2) be two distinct points on a circle with center C(2,3) Let O be the origin and OC be perpendicular to both CP and CQ. If the area of the triangle OCP is 235, then a12+a22+b12+b22 is equal to ______
Answer
21×PC×5=235;PC=7
a12+b12+a22+b22=OP2+OQ2
=2(5+7)=24
So , the correct answer is 24.